State of clinical pain research in Nepal: a systematic scoping review.
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SUBMITTER: Sharma S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6903326 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov-Dec
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State of clinical pain research in Nepal: a systematic scoping review.
Sharma Saurab S Jensen Mark P MP Pathak Anupa A Sharma Sweekriti S Pokharel Mukesh M Abbott J Haxby JH
Pain reports 20191101 6
Before determining the pain research priorities for a country, a comprehensive literature review of existing research is warranted. We aimed to (1) identify and describe the extent and nature of pain research performed in Nepal, (2) identify existing knowledge and significant knowledge gaps, and (3) provide recommendations for future studies. We conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature, in accordance with recommended guidelines. We searched local and international databases to ide ...[more]
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